30 weeks & counting down!!

So Monday we made it to the 30 week mark! We started Preparing for Birth class last night. It is a 5 week course at Rex Hospital. We have also signed up for a CPR class (next week) and a Breastfeeding class (in September). The class last night was interesting & very informative. During the 5 weeks we will learn lots of pain management methods, things that Matt can do to help & support, breathing techniques, as well as basic newborn care.

We also went for our 30 week appointment today & had another ultrasound. Brayden was very good today & we got several really good shots of his face!! I can't tell who he looks like, but I do know that he is adorable!! I can't wait to hold him and give him lots of kisses! Our due date will be here before we know it (only 8.5 weeks now). Based on the ultrasound, they estimated Brayden to weigh about 3 pounds 7 ounces right now & he measured right on track.




We also found out that they want to start non-stress testing twice a week in about 1.5 weeks (at 32 weeks). Matt and I knew they were going to be doing the non-stress testing, but we both thought it would only be once every 2 weeks. I guess we will be seeing the Dr a lot more these last few weeks. Whatever it takes to get this little guy here safely is what we will do.

Baby Shower

We had our first Baby Shower this past weekend in Albemarle. My 2 best friends from high school hosted the shower & did a great job! The food was wonderful & the games were great fun!

Matt & I are SO incredibly blessed to have such wonderful family & friends. We (maybe I should say Brayden) got tons of goodies...diapers, clothes, wipes, lotion & baby wash, books, toys, a travel swing, a carseat & stroller, and lots of other awesome gifts.

Here are a few photos from the shower.

How BIG is Jennifer's belly?


Susan, Jennifer, & Renee


Crib Bedding from Grandmommy Holbrook


I have also posted a few photos of the nursery. It is not complete, mainly there is stuff everywhere, but the basic items are there & we are ready to go. Didn't Matt do an awesome job painting the room & putting the furniture together?



Buckaroo enjoying the bed in the nursery


Also, we went to the Dr again this week. No new major news. We go again on Wednesday for a 30 week ultrasound. I can't believe that on Monday, we will onyl have 9 weeks to go at the very most before we get to meet Brayden!!! I am SO excited to meet our precious son! How exciting!!